Six more weeks remain to see this powerful group exhibition at the Gibbes Museum of Art, on view now until January 12.
The show is titled Celebrating the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art, and is the culmination of 15 years of one of the most prestigious art prizes in the Southeastern United States. The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, video, textiles, photography, digital art, mixed media, and installations.
More exhibition programming continues with two new exhibition tours for the public to enjoy, on Dec. 11 (link to tickets), and on Jan. 8 (link to tickets). Both events feature intimate insider tours led by special guests who will share their insights about these artists, and their personal experiences in helping to steer the success of this competition. |
The Gibbes Museum is a beacon in the American South since it was established in 1858, and is located in the heart of Charleston’s Historic District. The Gibbes Museum of Art, a beacon in the American South for arts and culture since 1858 when it was originally the Carolina Art Association, is heralded as one of the earliest and most longstanding arts institutions in the United States. The Museum’s collection spans 350 years, and features some of the country’s most celebrated artists ‒ including contemporary, modern and historical works. With world-class rotating exhibitions and a dynamic visiting artist residency program, the Gibbes is a southern museum with a global perspective. The Museum’s mission is to enhance lives through art by engaging people of every background and experience with art and artists of enduring quality, providing opportunities to learn and discover, to enjoy and be inspired by the creative process. Museum hours and visitor info at: www.gibbesmuseum.org/visit |
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